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About Kelly Harrel

Kelly Harrel is the author of the Lauren Drake series and its spinoff, the Once Lost series. Convertible rides to the beach with the love of her life, Jeff, are her favorite. She also loves hanging out with her son and daughter, and she adores peppermint mochas. Kelly strives to usher others into a deeper relationship with Christ through her speaking and writing. To learn more about Kelly or to book a speaking engagement, visit www.kellyharrel.com.

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About the Book
Book: Storm Proof
Author: Carol McLeod
Genre: Religion/Christian life/Woman’s issues
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Go “storm chasing” through the pages of the greatest Book ever written!
What storm has blown into your circumstances? Are you—or someone you love—suffering from the trauma of plans that have been washed away, relationships that have been uprooted, or security that has been devastated? Many believers have been known to ask

It was a year ago today I had my last conversation with my bestie. I came to see her at home like I tried to do almost every day and found her upstairs in her hospital bed.
“I don’t have the strength to get up anymore,” she said with tears in her eyes.
I just sat beside her for several minutes saying, “I’m so sorry.”
Finally, she sighed. “It’s not your fault.”
“I know. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.” I took her hand in mine. “Let’s pray.”

I am very excited to announce that my new book, The Deceived, will be on a Blog Tour from February 25th through March 10. Every day it will be reviewed on a different blog. My publisher and I are also giving away several prizes, so you will want to jump on some of the blogs in order to enter the giveaway. Please spread the word!
CLICK HERE to register for the event and have the Blog Stop list emailed to you.
To purchase your copy of The Deceived, CLICK HERE. Blog

Guess what arrived?!? To order directly from me, go to http://kellyharrel.com/pr…/the-deceived/. If you are local to Temecula or San Diego, choose local delivery to save on shipping. You can also order the paperback or the e-book on Amazon at this link https://goo.gl/ECmH88 Click here to see me unveil my first shipment of The Deceived!

I remember the night I created Danny Morton. I needed a strong Christian role model who Tyler Stevens, one of the main characters in The Lauren Drake series, could become friends with. Tyler was in the early stages of his faith, still worldly in his thinking. It was evident the only Christian he’d befriend was someone with a jaw-dropping testimony. Danny was a twenty-three-year-old clean-cut, Christian kid. At least that’s what Tyler thought until he saw the track marks on Danny’s arm. I pray

If I could text my bestie who’s in heaven, I’d ask her if they were planning a birthday party for Jesus. I’d ask her if this month they are singing Christmas carols and hymns instead of the regular hallelujahs they sing every day. I’d ask if Mary was over-the-top excited as we get to be around our kids’ birthdays.
It’s really an odd feeling to be so excited knowing that my bestie is spending Jesus’s birthday with Him and heartbroken for myself and all who love her deeply at the same t

Christmas came early to the Harrel house. First, there was a contract for The Beloved, the second book of The Once Lost series. Then there was the completion of the front cover for The Deceived, book 1 of The Once Lost series. Join me at the cover reveal party of The Deceived on December 17th at 4 p.m. on Facebook. It will be a great time of celebrating God’s goodness…and we will be giving away free books!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1992368337728041/

In a few hours, I’ll climb into an MRI to get images taken of my hand. My left hand. My dominant hand. The hand I write with. To say I might be a little anxious, well, that’s an understatement.
A few hours ago when I woke because my pain meds had worn off I was reminded of the seriousness of the situation. I can’t use my hand. While it sounds all fine and dandy to say I can just voice text the rest of my next book, I’m a writer. My thoughts, the dialogue,

Eight months ago my world was turned upside down. Even though my best friend was on hospice and God taking her home relieved her suffering, my world was still turned upside down. That’s what happens when you lose someone you love.
I think about her daily. Often times it’s with thankfulness in my heart. I’m thankful for the many Bible studies we did together. I’m thankful for all the meals we shared. I’m thankful that we homeschool our kids together. And I’m thankful that she was

About the Book
Book Title: Renewed
Author: Leigh Powers
Genre: Devotional
Release date: November, 2017
Ministry is a privilege, but it can also be a painful experience. Unrealistic expectations, church conflict, forced resignations, and our own struggles with burnout, loneliness, and insecurity can make church feel more like a place of wounding than a place of healing. How can wounded leaders find the courage to reject bitterness and keep loving